[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 22 (Thursday, February 3, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E109]
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                      RECOGNIZING MS. KAREN BRENTS

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                          HON. NORMA J. TORRES

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 3, 2022

  Mrs. TORRES of California. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Ms. 
Karen Brents on the occasion of her retirement from the Los Angeles 
Police Department. After thirty years of dedicated civic service to the 
people and communities of Los Angeles, Ms. Brents will be sorely 
missed.
  Ms. Karen Brents' extensive career with the Los Angeles Police 
Department (LAPD) began in 1989. Her excellence in the field and 
outstanding performance in emergency situations led to her receiving 
over thirty commendations within the Department and a promotion to 
Police Service Representative III (PSR Ill) in 1996. During her tenure, 
she was recognized by the District Attorney's office for her exemplary 
courtroom behavior and communication skills.
  Ms. Karen Brents was also deeply involved with training the next 
generation of 9-1-1 dispatchers and was a productive and reliable asset 
to the training cadre. Because of her deep engagement and dedication to 
the training program, Ms. Brents received multiple accolades and 
certificates for her hard work.
  Ms. Karen Brents likewise received a dozen certificates and 
recognitions for her service and contribution to her community, 
including the 2006 certificate of achievement to the Community 
Relations Unit, the 2000 National Dispatchers Week, and a 2006 
certificate of achievement from the California Public Safety Radio 
Association (CAPRA).
  For her remarkable accomplishments, it is my honor to recognize 
Police Service Representative III Karen Brents. Her decades of civic 
service and commitment are worthy of the highest commendation.

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